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Mar312025 by TS ReportNo Comments

All Polluting Factories Shut Down in Konapara Following Department of Environment’s Crackdown

In a decisive move against environmental pollution, the Department of Environment (DoE) has sealed all air-polluting battery factories in Konapara’s landfill area and Samadnagar following a rigorous three-day operation. Last night, from 8 PM until the late hours, the DoE’s mobile court conducted extensive raids across Jatrabari, covering areas such as Manda, the rear section of Green City, Samadnagar, Sharifpur, Moyla Road Junction, and Konapara. During the operation, all cast iron factories in these locations were found to be non-operational. The crackdown extended to the vicinity of Green Model Town, where all types of factories, including cast iron units, were also found shut down. Local residents of Konapara accompanied the mobile court, confirming that no battery factories were ...

Mar292025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Mobile Court at Sadarghat to Prevent River Pollution

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The Department of Environment's Mobile Court has instructed all launches departing from Sadarghat not to carry single-use plastic and polythene and to dispose of food waste and garbage in designated bins instead of throwing them into the river. To raise awareness among passengers, launch authorities, including supervisors and staff, have been directed to take effective measures. Led by Executive Magistrate Abdullah Al Mamun of the Monitoring and Enforcement Wing of the Department of Environment, the Mobile Court was conducted from 9 PM last night until late at night at Sadarghat Launch Terminal. With the assistance of the River Police, inspections were carried out to ensure that every launch had designated waste bins. Where bins were insufficient, instructions were given to supply them...

Mar282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

12 Illegal Lead Battery Factories Shut Down in Dhaka’s Konapara and Aminbazar

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In a resolute move to combat air pollution, the Department of Environment (DoE) has shut down 12 illegal lead battery factories operating in Konapara, Jatrabari, and Aminbazar, Savar. These factories were engaged in unauthorized battery dismantling and smelting, posing severe health and environmental hazards. A joint operation conducted by the DoE and Jatrabari police on the early hours of March 28 resulted in the closure of six factories in Konapara, including the sealing of two facilities. These operations uncovered illicit lead smelting activities that were releasing toxic fumes, endangering local residents who had been suffering from respiratory illnesses and other health complications due to prolonged exposure. The operation was supported by local volunteers and community member...

Mar252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BASIS Organizes Iftar to Strengthen Networking

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To enhance networking within the information technology sector, Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) hosted an Iftar event on March 23, 2025, at a city hotel in Dhaka. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser; Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc, Secretary, Information and Communication Technology Division; and Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce. The event brought together BASIS Associate Committees, BASIS members, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, reinforcing solidarity and development in Bangladesh's growing ICT sector. The program was moderated by Md. EmrulKayesPorag, Member (Admin), of the BASIS Associate Committee. In his speech, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb highlighted the...

Mar242025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Karnaphuli Cruise Line Launches Passenger Service on Bhola-Chittagong Route

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Karnaphuli Cruise Line has introduced a passenger launch service on the Bhola-Chittagong route, departing from Betua Launch Ghat in Char Fashion, Bhola. Two luxurious, air-conditioned ships—MV Baro Awlia and MV Karnaphuli Express—will operate on this route in response to long-standing passenger demand. The MV Baro Aulia and MV Karnaphuli Express will depart from Betua at 8:00 AM, stopping at Mangalsikder Ghat in Lalmohan at 8:30 AM and Tajumuddin Ghat at 9:00 AM, before reaching Chittagong Sadar Ghat at approximately 5:00 PM. The return journey from Chittagong will also commence at 8:00 AM. The first trip departed from Chittagong on Thursday, March 20, followed by a return trip from Betua on March 21. Moving forward, one ship will arrive and another will depart daily. Additionally, t...

Mar222025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Probaho: Celebrating 16 years of providing clean drinking water to people in crisis-prone areas

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The World Water Day is being observed today across Bangladesh with the goal of preserving freshwater and raising public awareness about the significance of safe drinking water. Stepping into its 16th year, PROBAHO, a private sector-led initiative, has been continuously providing safe and clean drinking water to communities affected by arsenic contamination and saltwater. On this occasion, two new water filtration plants have been inaugurated in Satkhira’s Alipur and Gabura under the PROHABO initiative. With this, the total number of such plants under this initiative across 25 districts in the country has reached 126. Arsenic contamination has been widespread in shallow tube wells in several parts of Bangladesh. Millions of people face serious health risks due to arsenic and salinity in ...

Mar202025 by TS ReportNo Comments

MoU signed between NTTN and CCC

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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Bahan Limited, a Nationwide Telecommunications Transmission Network (NTTN) licensee approved by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), and Chittagong City Corporation (CCC). The signing ceremony took place on Thursday (March 20) at the CCC office, where Chittagon City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain attended as the chief guest. Sheikh Muhammad Touhidul Islam, Chief Executive Officer of CCC, and Rashed Amin Bidyut, Chief Operating Officer of Bahan, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. Regarding the agreement, Rashed Amin Bidyut stated that Bahan will work with CCC to establish an underground optical fiber network in the Chattogram City Corporation area, providing residents with high-speed...

Mar182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BFIDC’s Rubber Plantation Lease Renewal for 38,184 Acres: A Key Step for Revenue Growth and Climate Protection

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A 40-year lease renewal agreement for rubber plantations has been signed between the Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC) and the Forest Department. Over the years, the Forest Department has officially transferred 38,184.48 acres of land for 18 rubber plantations to BFIDC. The agreement signing ceremony took place today at the ministry’s conference room in the Bangladesh Secretariat. The event was graced by the chief guest, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources. On behalf of the Forest Department, Chief Conservator of Forests Md. Amir Hossain Chowdhury signed the agreement, while BFIDC Chairman Md. Nasir Uddin Ahmed signed on behalf of the corporation. The ceremony was atte...

Mar132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Secretary Stresses Sustainable Food Production to Balance Nutrition and Environmental Protection

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Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), stressed the importance of improving food production while minimizing environmental damage. She highlighted the need to conserve natural resources such as rivers, canals, valleys, and the atmosphere to ensure a sustainable and nutritious food system. She made these remarks at a workshop titled “Implementing National Adaptation Plans from the Perspective of Food Systems and Nutrition” held at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka on Tuesday. The event, organized by MoEFCC with support from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), focused on the impact of climate change on food transformation. Dr. Farhina Ahmed expressed appreciation for GAIN’s collaboration with the ministry through a ne...

Mar102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Nearly Tk 20 Crore Fines, 462 Brick Kilns Shut Down in Anti-Pollution Mobile Court Drives

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Under the special initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the Department of Environment conducted nationwide mobile court drives from 2 January to 9 March 2025. A total of 598 mobile court operations were carried out during this period. The drives targeted vehicles emitting excessive black smoke, illegal polluting brick kilns, steel mills, noise pollution, hazardous waste disposal, lead/battery recycling factories, wetland encroachment, tire pyrolysis plants, charcoal factories, and air pollution caused by construction materials left in open spaces. During these operations, 1thousand 363 cases were filed, and fines amounting to Tk 19 decimal 79 crore were collected. Additionally, 305 brick kiln chimneys were demolished, completely shutting down their oper...